Spicy Drunken Shrimp
A bold and savory shrimp dish infused with heat and a splash of rice wine, perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 18 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry shrimp; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Shaoxing wine; stir to coat shrimp.
- Simmer for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss, and remove from heat.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust chili level to your heat preference.
- Shaoxing wine adds depth; substitute with dry sherry or mirin if unavailable.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Pair with jasmine rice or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
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